Odd Eriksen

Norwegian politician (1955–2023)
Person human Q1367698
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Summary

Odd Eriksen was born on March 11, 1955[1], in Sandnessjøen[2]. He died on February 11, 2023[3]. He worked as a politician[4] and trade unionist[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (41 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Norway[7]
  • Position held: deputy member of the Parliament of Norway[8], Minister of Trade and Industry[9], member of the Parliament of Norway[10], Q99653618[11]
  • Sex or gender: male[12]
  • Member of political party: Norwegian Labour Party[13]
  • Commons category: Odd Eriksen[14]
  • Family name: Eriksen[15]
  • Given name: Odd[16]
  • Significant event: aircraft hijacking[17]
  • Work location: Oslo[18]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Norwegian[19]
  • Name in native language: Odd Eriksen[20]
  • Number of children: 3[21]
  • P14573: 1514[22]

Why It Matters

Odd Eriksen has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[23] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[24]

FAQs

Where was Odd Eriksen born?

Odd Eriksen was born in Sandnessjøen[2].

What did Odd Eriksen do for work?

Odd Eriksen worked as a politician[4] and trade unionist[5].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [12] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . stortinget.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] ↑ . stortinget.no. Retrieved . stortinget.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [9] ↑ . stortinget.no. Retrieved . stortinget.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [10] ↑ . stortinget.no. Retrieved . stortinget.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] ↑ . stortinget.no. Retrieved . stortinget.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [4] ↑ . stortinget.no. Retrieved . stortinget.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [1] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . stortinget.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [3] ↑ . NRK Nyheter. Retrieved . nrk.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [23] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [24] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 16h ago · OKA bot bot · 2026-10-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    P14573 → 1514
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  3. 22w ago · MarisDreshmanisBot bot · 2026-05-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name → Odd
    Sex or gender → male
    Citizenship → —
    Languages spoken, written or signed → Norwegian
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